Other conditions decisions — 2025

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a waiver of the recoupment of an overpayment debt, finding that the principles of equity and good conscience were not violated.

The appeal for entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is dismissed because the issue has been rendered moot by an April 2025 rating decision that granted TDIU, effective as of August 2015.

The Board granted an increased rating of 20 percent for cold injury residuals with Raynaud's phenomenon in both the left and right hands, effective June 21, 2021.

The Board remands the issue of entitlement to service connection for a left great toe condition, to include arthritis, as additional development is required.

The appeal for direct payment of attorney fees based on past-due benefits was denied because the fee agreement was not filed with the VA within 30 days of its execution.

The Veteran's claim for a certificate of eligibility for VA home loan guaranty benefits is granted due to his service-connected right knee disability resulting in his discharge from military service.

The appeal was granted for readjudication of the claim, but service connection for ulcerative colitis was ultimately denied.

The appeal was dismissed as the request for an extension of time to file an appeal from a VHA administrative decision was denied, and good cause was not shown.

The Board remands the issue of entitlement to a compensable rating for residuals of non-invasive low-grade papillary urothelial carcinoma due to an inadequate VA examination.

The Board granted a waiver of recovery of an overpayment of VA death pension benefits in the amount of $32,736.00 due to equity and good conscience considerations.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) as service-connected disabilities did not preclude him from securing or following gainful employment prior to May 2022.

The Board remands the matter to the AOJ for an opinion on whether it is in the best interest of the Veteran to participate in the PCAFC program and to provide complete notice as required by law.

The Board remands the claim for eligibility to enroll in the VA's Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) as the Veteran's serious injury now meets the criteria for PCAFC eligibility.

The Board remands the matter for a legally adequate medical opinion to correct a pre-decisional duty to assist error regarding eligibility for benefits under VA's Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC).

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date prior to May 31, 2017, for the awards of a total disability rating based on individual unemployability and entitlement to dependents' educational assistance.

The appeal concerning the payment of non-VA dental care services has been resolved administratively and is now moot.

The appeal of entitlement to an evaluation in excess of 20 percent for IVDS was dismissed due to a procedural defect.

The Board remands the claims for entitlement to individual unemployability (TDIU) and statutory special monthly compensation (SMC) based on aid and attendance due to pre-decisional duty-to-assist errors.

The appeal is remanded to evaluate the Veteran's eligibility for PCAFC benefits under the correct statutory criteria.

The Board granted an earlier effective date of March 22, 2016, for the award of a 40 percent rating for service-connected lumbar spine disability and May 31, 2011, for the award of a TDIU.